Best Schools in Hamden, CT
Hamden, CT has a total of 42 schools including 13 high schools, 14 middle schools and 15 elementary schools. A total of 21,140 students attend Hamden, CT schools. On average, schools in Hamden score 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Hamden don't meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Hamden, CT
Hamden, CT has 13 high schools with 9,605 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Hamden score 40% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Hamden meet expectations.
1. Amity Regional High School
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Regional School District 05 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1318 Students
2. Cheshire High School
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Cheshire School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1239 Students
3. North Haven High School
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North Haven School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 921 Students
4. James Hillhouse High School
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New Haven School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1139 Students
5. Hamden High School
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Hamden School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1672 Students
6. Wilbur Cross High School
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New Haven School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1633 Students
7. Eli Whitney Technical High School
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Connecticut Technical Education And Career System • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 619 Students
8. The Bridge At Aces
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Area Cooperative Educational Services • Public • Grades 12 • 1 Students
Best Middle Schools in Hamden, CT
Hamden, CT has 14 middle schools with 6,978 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Hamden score 31% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Hamden meet expectations.
1. Dodd Middle School
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Cheshire School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 622 Students
2. Amity Middle School: Bethany
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Regional School District 05 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 365 Students
3. North Haven Middle School
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North Haven School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 724 Students
4. Dag Hammarskjold Middle School
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Wallingford School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 579 Students
5. Hamden Middle School
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Hamden School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 811 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Hamden, CT
Hamden, CT has 15 elementary schools with 4,557 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Hamden score 40% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Hamden meet expectations.
1. Norton School
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Cheshire School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 429 Students
2. Spring Glen School
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Hamden School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 370 Students
3. Ridge Road Elementary School
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North Haven School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 422 Students
4. Green Acres Elementary School
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North Haven School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 421 Students
5. Worthington Hooker School
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New Haven School District • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 371 Students
6. Bear Path School
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Hamden School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 406 Students
7. West Woods School
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Hamden School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 294 Students
8. Shepherd Glen School
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Hamden School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 288 Students
9. Ridge Hill School
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Hamden School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 294 Students
10. Wintergreen Interdistrict Magnet School
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Area Cooperative Educational Services • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 467 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Hamden, CT
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Hamden, CT has a total population of 60,406 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 46% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Hamden, CT
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Hamden, CT.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.72 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.00 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.72 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Hamden, CT.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Hamden, CT.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Hamden, CT Internet Health Assessment.
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